SEND Tutor & Mentor (KS3-4) – Flexible, Term-Time

Young Giants Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: £30 per hour

Travel allowance: £7 per session

Flexible term-time work

Job summary

Young Giants Education in Newcastle is a specialist AP tuition service delivering bespoke 1:1 sessions to learners with SEN during term-time, either at a learner's home or local community venue. Sessions occur in daytime hours on fixed timetables.

Tutors teach Maths and English for KS3-4 or other subjects; mentors deliver ASDAN Life skills. Competitive pay of £30 per hour, plus travel allowance; flexible term-time work with potential for full-time hours. DBS Update Service is required.

Qualifications

• Tutors must have a Bachelor's degree OR an equivalent qualification.
• Mentors must have a Level 2 qualification OR an equivalent youth work qualification OR very strong professional youth work experience.
• At least 2 years of experience teaching or mentoring SEN learners.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and mandatory training in this area.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain).
• Ability to travel to learner locations.
• Dedication to making a long-term difference in learners' lives; compassion, patience and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke 1:1 sessions to learners with SEND in day-time slots at home or local venues.
• Teach Maths and English for KS3-4, plus additional subjects based on your specialization.
• If mentoring, deliver ASDAN Life skills programmes to support confidence and independence.
• Use engaging, creative approaches tailored to each learner's interests to re-engage with education.
• Build positive relationships and foster confidence in our learners.

Skills

SEN teaching experience

Patience and resilience

Safeguarding knowledge

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Level 2 qualification or equivalent youth work

Job description

Young Giants Education in Newcastle is a specialist AP tuition service delivering bespoke 1:1 sessions to learners with SEN during term-time, either at a learner's home or local community venue. Sessions occur in daytime hours on fixed timetables.

Tutors teach Maths and English for KS3-4 or other subjects; mentors deliver ASDAN Life skills. Competitive pay of £30 per hour, plus travel allowance; flexible term-time work with potential for full-time hours. DBS Update Service is required.